SAGINAW, MI -- The son of Kathy Rogers, the victim who was beaten and robbed in downtown Saginaw said his family is still grasping to understand what happened.

"We have cried many tears and there will be more tears as we process what has happened. We pray for many things, including justice," said Matt Rogers, son of Kathy Rogers. "We ask that you would join us in praying for justice."

Matt Rogers, 36, Saginaw Police Chief Robert Ruth, the Saginaw County Prosecutor's Office and the READ Association gave an update to the media about the attack on 65-year-old Kathy Rogers that occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Feb. 6 at the READ Association in the Jefferson One Building, 100 S. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Saginaw.

Rogers said his mother is no longer in the Intensive Care Unit at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, but she has more surgeries to go. "She's getting better," he said.

"I also believe that God can bring good out of evil. What if in response to this evil crime we act in ways that bring healing to the community?" Matt Rogers asked. "What if we pray for the community and enter into a new phase with collaboration, respect and cooperation leading to a more just and caring community?"

Ruth attributed the arrest of the suspect Timothy Green to surveillance cameras, community members speaking up about suspicious activity and the media.

"Everybody was working extremely hard on this case," Ruth said. "We don't run across these types of cases very often. It's a very heinous crime, very heinous. You take it to heart when you see something like this."

Ruth also thanked the Michigan Department of Corrections, which collaborated to help take Green into custody. Green, 34, was arraigned Tuesday, Feb. 13, on one count of assault with intent to murder, a life offense, and unarmed robbery, a 15-year felony.

Green allegedly walked into the fourth-floor offices of READ Association of Saginaw County and beat part-time worker Kathy Rogers and took her purse.

Rogers, a Birch Run-area resident, was alone when the attack occurred and officers found her three hours later, lying on the floor in a pool of blood.

"As we pray for justice, it is important to remember that this family cares deeply for the Saginaw community," Matt Rogers said.

Rogers said his father worked as a science teacher at Saginaw High School for over 30 years and his mom dedicated her time as a first grade teacher for Bridgeport schools for over 30 years as well.

"Our thoughts and prayers remain focused on Kathy and the family as she continues to recover," said Cynthia A Pape, president and director of the READ Association. "She holds a very special place in our heart as well as those involved with READ."

Rogers said a meeting will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m on Feb. 13 at the First Presbyterian Church, 121 S. Harrison St., that will explore the topic on how to find strength to move forward and forgive. The meeting will be open to the public.

The family has set up a Go Fund Me account to help offset hospital costs with a goal of $10,000. As of Tuesday, Feb. 13, the campaign raised over $7,000.